Educating for Peace

“Santa Cruz Montessori has changed my life. My children have the best education offered by any school around this area. All the children there are respectful and caring and all of the staff are so wonderful. It’s truly like family.” GreatSchools.net

Santa Cruz Montessori Philosophy & History

Santa Cruz Montessori nurtures and guides 284 children from 18 months to 15 years with a philosophy of quality education and exceptional care in a safe and nurturing environment. Our programs focus on building independence, a love of learning, and respect for self, others, and our world. At Santa Cruz Montessori, we see education as a "preparation for life."

• We have beautiful, safe, prepared environments.
• We nurture self-discipline, responsibility, and collaborative learning.
• We develop strong critical thinking skills and the full breadth of academics.
• Our teachers are experienced, engaged, patient, and kind.
• We appreciate each child as unique and a force for good in the world.

An introduction to a Montessori education

Please take a look at a video being developed for www.MariaMontessori.com — a project from the Montessori Administrators Association launching in late 2009.

School Calendar

Download the the PDF file of the 2010-2011 calendar (286K).

Our mission is to guide and nurture the natural development of the whole person in a Montessori learning community, where students develop a respect for nature and the global family. Our students will grow with a healthy spirit, a clear intellect, and a strong character so they may realize their unique contributions as they work for a noble and peaceful world.